Job summary

About the position: This is a Flexible (Intermittent) category position located at the Auto Hobby Shop, 423d Force Support Squadron, RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom. There are no guaranteed weekly hours, although the incumbent may be required to work up to 40 hours per week, as needed.

Major duties

Assists with the operation of the Auto Hobby Shop. Monitors patron usage of facility, ensuring patrons observe safety rules and guidelines while carrying out vehicle maintenance or repairs, and that shop equipment and tools are used in the safe and prescribed manner Answers phones and assists callers with general routine information upon inquiry. Schedules appointments for automotive repairs and MOT inspections. Operates a cash register, rings up the sales, receives money and makes change, processes credit card sales, safeguards funds, and prepares documentation for cash fund accountability. Issues basic hand tools to patrons, ensuring tools are charged and returned in a clean and serviceable condition. Assists with opening and closing of the facility. Performs light janitorial duties, including trash collection, keeping the front desk and tool issue areas neat and tidy, cleaning hand tools, and assisting other automotive staff with cleaning the vehicle bays, maintaining the good repair of shop equipment, and tire disposal. Operates a government vehicle to pick-up automotive parts and other deliveries from the front gate. Operates customer cars to move them on and off of vehicle lifts before and after maintenance or MOT inspections. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12676764

Qualification

NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be reviewed and referrals made every two weeks throughout the open period. After the first five days, the announcement may close at any point during the open period. Who May Apply: Open to everyone*. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/30/2025. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference *The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. Dual US/UK citizens may apply for US NAF positions if they have a valid US passport. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME): Must have experience solving common arithmetic problems and making change when receiving payment from customers. Must have customer service experience demonstrating excellence in personal and professional interactions. A practical knowledge of automotive repairs and/or hand tools is desirable.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.